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American Fiddle Method Online School

Hi! I'm Brian Wicklund and I am realizing my dream of spreading the joy of playing fiddle music by creating American Fiddle Method Online School!

Who the heck are you, Brian Wicklund?

I fell in love with playing the fiddle as a 7 year old and immediately felt welcomed by an incredible community. Young and old alike learn from each other and build lasting friendships around this incredibly fun music. The fiddle has enriched my life so much that my passion turned into a career.

The Musician:

Founder of bluegrass bands Brother Mule and Barley Jacks

Toured across US, Canada, UK, Europe, Japan, and Middle East.

Sought after studio musician on dozens of recording projects

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The Teacher

Founder of Fiddle Pal Camps in MN, WI and MA

Taught thousands of students at nearly all of the major fiddle and bluegrass camps in US and UK.

BA in Education

Founder of Bluegrass College online

Best-selling author of American Fiddle Method published by Mel Bay which has sold over 100,000 copies

What is American Fiddle Method Online School?

At americanfiddlemethod.com fiddle players from beginner to advanced can learn and connect to a community. The website will consist of three parts: a Video Lessons, Online Live Courses, and information about my Fiddle Pal Camps.

Video Lessons

A monthly membership of $19.95 accesses a library of over 150 Video Lessons (about five years of private lessons!).

Absolute beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels

Learn at your own pace

Jump in the program at your level

Post questions and read answers

Tricks and shortcuts to save time and frustration

Learn super fun tunes!

What's in a Video Lesson?

1. Play Along Video – I play the tune at a practice tempo with a metronome.

2. Tutorial Video – I thoroughly explain the core techniques and teach the tune in small sections.

3. Audio Track – Listen to recording at performance tempo with a full band.

4. Sheet Music – Read notation, chords and lyrics for the tune or technique.

Online Live Courses

Online Live Courses are 8 week, interactive classes taught in real time. With a free, user- friendly, online meeting platform, students learn and ask questions together in real time with the camaraderie of a traditional classroom. Live Courses will focus on topics such as bluegrass, improvisation, swing, Scottish, Irish, Swedish, Cajun and old time fiddling.

8 Weeks focusing on a fiddle style

1 Hour-long group class each week

1 Hour-long review and master class each week

Downloadable video recap of all classes

Sheet music for every lesson

Extras to challenge advanced players

One-on-one master class instruction

Each course is $180. This includes 16 hours of live, real time instruction (an amazing bargain at $11.25 per hour!).

Fiddle Pal Camps

For the past seven years, I have hosted camps in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Massachusetts. Fiddle Pal Camps is 4 days to discover, learn and play!

Ages 9 years to adults

Hand-picked staff of amazingly talented teachers and musicians

Beginner, intermediate and advanced classes

Learn to jam

Learn up to a dozen new tunes

Learn different styles

For fiddle, viola, cello, mandolin, guitar, bass and percussion

Tons of fun!

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What do you get with your Kickstarter Pledge?

Early Bird discounts on AFM Membership to access Video Lessons, Live Courses, and Fiddle Pal Camps

Some pretty sweet swag

A great feeling of knowing you are helping to spread the fun of fiddle music across the world!

Music from Brian's bands the Barley Jacks and Brother Mule.

Barley Jacks

Brother Mule

Risks and challenges

Risks and challanges include:
-creating a website that is easy to navigate
-creating a workflow that is easy to manage
-being responsive to feedback from members

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge $150 or more
About $150

Red Haired Boy

You save BIG for you or a friend on a full year of AFM Membership access over 150 Video Lessons, plus autographed copies of BOTH AFM Volume 1 and 2 books. We'll also throw in an AFM brand microfiber violin cloth and an instrument case tag so you never lose it! ($260 value).

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge $4,500 or more
About $4,500

Lake Superior Workshop Weekend

You are a true patron of the fiddle! Brian Wicklund would like to reward you personally with a three-day exclusive fiddle workshop in a luxury cabin on the north shore of Lake Superior in Grand Marais, Minnesota! For three days, we'll learn in a small group workshop class and jam session. We'll take breaks to enjoy the beautiful Lake Superior shores and forests and enjoy good food and good times. You cover your travel there and we'll cover the rest. it will be SO much fun!
You also get a patron's never-ending Annual AFM Membership!